Banana Cake Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

This banana cake recipe is the ultimate way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your countertop.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana, Banana Cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings People

Calories 472kcal

Equipment

1 baking pan

Ingredients

3 large Medium-sized bananas
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
½ cup Softened unsalted butter
2 large Eggs room temperature
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Baking soda
¼ tsp Salt
½ cup Buttermilk - (or substitute with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher for this step.
Add the softened butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. The mixture should be creamy and free of lumps.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. This can be done using an electric mixer or by hand using a whisk.
Add the vanilla extract to the sugar and egg mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can result in a dense cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Tips for Baking the Perfect Banana Cake

Creating a perfect banana cake requires attention to detail and a few helpful tips. Here are some tips to ensure your banana cake turns out moist and delicious every time:

Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. Look for bananas with brown spots on the skin, as they are at their peak ripeness.
Soften the butter: Softening the butter at room temperature is essential for achieving a creamy texture in the cake batter. Avoid using melted butter, as it can result in a dense and heavy cake.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough and dense cake. Mix the ingredients until just combined to ensure a tender crumb.
Use buttermilk: Buttermilk adds moisture and tanginess to the cake. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can easily make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a ½ cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Test for doneness: To check if the cake is fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs clinging to it, the cake is ready. If there is wet batter on the toothpick, continue baking for a few more minutes.

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